Messi has made me a better player, says Cristiano Ronaldo

"I have no doubt that Messi has made me a better player and vice-versa," Cristiano Ronaldo admitted during an interview with a news channel in Portugal - Photogallery

"I have no doubt that Messi has made me a better player and vice-versa," Cristiano Ronaldo admitted during an interview with a news channel in Portugal. The 34-year-old Portuguese star revealed that despite not socialising, he shares an 'excellent' professional relationship with the Barcelona player. "I have an excellent professional relationship because we have been sharing the same moments for 15 years. We've never had dinner together but I don't see why we can't in the future. I don't see a problem with that," said Ronaldo. The two players have often been compared for their playing styles, the number of goals and on-field behaviour. Ronaldo and Messi both have been awarded the prestigious 'Ballon d'Or' five times each. "It's a good rivalry but it's not unique -- Michael Jordan had rivalries in basketball, there were Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost in Formula 1. The thing they all had in common is that they were healthy rivalries. When I am winning trophies it must sting him and it's the same for me when he wins," said the Juventus player. (Photos: Instagram)

"I have no doubt that Messi has made me a better player and vice-versa," Cristiano Ronaldo admitted during an interview with a news channel... Read More

"I have no doubt that Messi has made me a better player and vice-versa," Cristiano Ronaldo admitted during an interview with a news channel in Portugal. The 34-year-old Portuguese star revealed that despite not socialising, he shares an 'excellent' professional relationship with the Barcelona player. "I have an excellent professional relationship because we have been sharing the same moments for 15 years. We've never had dinner together but I don't see why we can't in the future. I don't see a problem with that," said Ronaldo. The two players have often been compared for their playing styles, the number of goals and on-field behaviour. Ronaldo and Messi both have been awarded the prestigious 'Ballon d'Or' five times each. "It's a good rivalry but it's not unique -- Michael Jordan had rivalries in basketball, there were Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost in Formula 1. The thing they all had in common is that they were healthy rivalries. When I am winning trophies it must sting him and it's the same for me when he wins," said the Juventus player. (Photos: Instagram) Read Less